1.   But Sanghvi may not get a look in as the high-altitude venue of Kandy is expected to favor seam bowling.

2.   Despite overcast conditions that would help seam bowling, India went into the final test with just one medium-pace bowler in Srinath.

3.   Expecting the wicket to help seam bowling, the visitors included Pramodaya Wickremasinghe and all-rounder Kumara Dharmasena.

4.   Expecting the wicket to help seam bowling, the visitors included Wickremasinghe and all-rounder Dharmasena.

5.   The bowlers were helped by the pitch, which was conducive to quality seam bowling, and they took their chances.

6.   The conditions have a tendency to favor seam bowling, although the ground has witnessed some memorable batting performances.

7.   Twice Craig White was desperately close to giving Chandler a second catch off Allott and both bowlers beat the bat with aggressive, controlled seam bowling.

8.   The batsmen were aided by some disappointing New Zealand seam bowling.

9.   The Kookaburra ball used throughout the tour also lends itself to high-class swing and seam bowling more than other brands used in England.